Swedish finish was developed in the early 1950′s in Scandinavia and
quickly gained popularity in Europe. It has been the industry standard
here in the Northwest for about 20 years, probably because it is a truly
‘no wax’ finish. The only maintenance required is light damp mopping,
as opposed to the semi-annual waxing and buffing associated with sealer/
wax and polyurethane finish systems. Swedish finish also has a
reputation for durability unmatched by all but a few heavy-duty
commercial grade finishes. Swedish finish is an alcohol-based
acid-curing conversion varnish. It has been the industry standard for
durability in the Northwest for many years, and we consistently achieve
excellent results with Swedish finish. Because Swedish finish contains
many solvents, it is highly volatile and toxic, and requires special
precautions, including customers planning to be off the premises for at
least a day or two after the final coat is applied, as well as removing
pets and plants from the work area for the same duration. We may also
ask that appliances with pilot lights be turned off or disconnected
prior to the commencement of work. Please be prepared to re-light any
pilot lights that we may have turned off. Light foot traffic may resume
and furniture may be replaced after 24 to 48 hours, but the finish is
not fully cured for up to 60 days, and therefore area rugs should not be
put back on the floor for as long as is tolerable (if areas are covered
before the end of this curing period, the covered areas will cure more
slowly, and could result in more pronounced color differences between
exposed and covered areas). Swedish finish is a two-coat procedure. The
primary disadvantage of the Swedish finish is the powerful and
unpleasant odor. We generally apply 2 coats of Swedish finish on
successive days, and Seattle Floor Service always recommends vacating
the premises while these coats of finish are being applied. Sensitivity
to the solvents in the finish varies greatly from individual to
individual, and some customers have reported a lingering odor for as
long as a week after the final coat is applied. The majority of our
customers who choose Swedish finish, however, find that if the house can
be aired out soon after the final coat is dry, they are able to move
back in the next day.

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